the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. Platinum.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Same as platinum: the older name.
n. Twisted silver wire.
n. An iron plate for glazing stuff.
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Word Usage
"The platina is shorter than the zincs, to prevent its reaching the quicksilver in the bottom of the cell; and the wax balls on its sides are to insulate it from the zinc plates."